The festival is now underway, with a gorgeous lineup of artists. The Ainu culture festival is about to kick off.

A stage created by leading creators using the latest technologyThe Lost Comey.The Ainu culture is a traditional Japanese culture that has been passed down from generation to generation. This production, whose purpose is to pass on Ainu culture, drew a large turnout despite being held at the Lake Akan Onsen hot springs in Kushiro City, eastern Hokkaido. Its popularity has spread outside of Hokkaido and even overseas.

And starting this coming Saturday, February 15. The festival "Utasa Festival" will be held as an extension of "Lost Kamuy. Utasa means "to mingle (tasa) with each other (u)" in Ainu language.

Artists will perform on stage on the first day, and workshops will be held on the second day.

The main content is live performances by artists. Participating artists are YAKUSHIMA TREASURE led by KOMAI, didgeridoo player GOMA, Sapporo-based sound designer KUNIYUKI TAKAHASHI, Shotaro Aoyama, who participates in "NF" led by Ichiro Yamaguchi, and Ichiko Aoba and Mahitu the Peepo Ichiko Aoba and NUUAMM, a unit of Mahitu the Peepo. This time, their music will be joined by traditional Ainu instruments and traditional Ainu dance. You will be able to experience world music fused at a higher dimension.

Other events include tasting traditional Ainu cuisine, making wood carvings and other handicrafts, and trying on ethnic costumes and having your photo taken.

Two days to learn and experience Ainu culture through interaction with the Ainu people. And admission is free! Don't miss this rare opportunity.